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2. Midas (automotive service) - Wikipedia

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   In April 1956, Midas, an acronym of Muffler Installation Dealers' Association, was established by Nate H. Sherman (1898 - 1980) and the first Midas Muffler opened that year in Macon, Georgia. The chain was originally known as Midas Muffler as they specialized in the replacement of mufflers .

3. Brake pad - Wikipedia

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   The brake pad and disc (now both having the friction material), then "stick" to each other, providing the friction that stops the vehicle. In disc brakes, there are usually two brake pads per disc rotor, they both function together. These are held in place and actuated by a caliper affixed to the wheel hub or suspension upright. Racing calipers ...

4. Roulunds Fabrikker - Wikipedia

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   Hans W. Andersen was appointed to CEO in 1911 and the company moved to new premises on Rugårdsvej in 1917. Andersen was succeeded as CEO by Erik Scheibel in 1923. The company began the manufacturing of V-belts, car brakes and other components for the automotive industry in 1926. The company continued to grow after World War II and reached 600 ...

5. Brake lining - Wikipedia

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   The brake lining is that part of the brake pad which actually contacts the metal brake disc (rotor) when the brake is engaged. Using a typical bicycle brake as an example, the backing would be the metal shell which provides mechanical support, and the lining would be the rubbery portion which contacts the rims when the brakes are applied.

6. Brake wear indicator - Wikipedia

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   A brake wear indicator is used to warn the operator of a vehicle that the brake pad is in need of replacement. The main area of use for this is on motor vehicles with more than three wheels. However brake wear indicators are also useful for brake pads in industrial applications, including wind turbines and cranes. [1] [2]

7. ECE Regulation 90 - Wikipedia

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   R90 calls for linings to be tested for speed sensitivity, cold performance, and replacement Brake pads and brake shoes are permitted to deviate from the frictional characteristics of their original-equipment counterparts by not more than 15%. [2] In addition, R90 requires tamper-evident, sealed packaging for replacement brake linings. [1]